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SSRIs in Summary

    • In general, SSRI's are all safe and effective
    • Effective for a broad range of disorders
    • Overall good tolerability
    • All have 5HT specific side effects
    • The safest and most tolerable are
      1. Sertraline (Zoloft)
      2. Citalopram (Celexa)
      3. Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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SSRI review question 1

Which of the following SSRIs is least likely to cause discontinuation syndrome?

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SSRI review 2

Which SSRI is most likely to help a person sleep in the first week they are taking the medication?

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SSRI review 3

Which of the following SSRIs has the most CYP450 inhibition potential?

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SSRI review 4

Which of the following SSRIs is most expensive?

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